Residency Overview This PGY-1/ PGY-2 health-system pharmacy administration and leadership (HSPAL) residency develops students who choose to specialize in pharmacy leadership and managerial positions and who desire to be leaders in the profession. The first year rotations focus primarily on the PGY-1 requirements, centered on developing a strong clinical foundation and on providing introductory management and leadership experiences. The PGY-2 year builds on the PGY-1 graduates’ competence in the delivery of patient-centered care and in pharmacy operations, to prepare residents for leadership responsibilities. Areas of emphasis include safe and effective medication-use processes, quality improvement, the management of human resources, the management of financial re